Wednesday’s discovery came shortly after a boot matching the description of those worn by Majoras was observed among the ice in the canal, at 4:50 p.m., a body matching the description of the 39-year-old was pulled from the canal.

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Police had put up an orange tarp to shield the public from the early evening discovery, one that brings a sad end to a search where many had remained hopeful that the popular bartender would be found alive.

The case is far from solved, however. The Hunterdon County Prosecutors office is still seeking the public’s help to figure out what happened to Majoras.

“While the clothing description is consistent with what Sarah Majoras was wearing, a positive identification, as well as the cause and manner of death, will be handled by the Hunterdon County Medical Examiner. The investigation still remains active until investigators determine what happened to Ms. Majoras.”

On Twitter, reactions ranged from fond memories to angered heart-rending responses, “Why does this **** always happen to the sweet ones.” another said, “Such sad, sad news. Sending much love to Sarah’s amazing family and friends.”

The Find Sarah Majoras Facebook page echoed the heartache, issuing a statement that read, in part, that “It’s excruciatingly hard to say that the search for Sarah might be over but we cannot abandon the family that we have created over the past 4 days and — for most — over the past 16 years.” By 9 p.m. that message was followed with over 1,400 comments leaving condolences for Majoras’ friends and family.For the past four days friends had been pooling information at the find Sarah Majoras Facebook page and organizing search parties to find their missing friend, the page had attracted over 11,000 followers and raised over $3,600

Kearns thanked the community and said that the mayors of both Lambertville and New Hope should be proud of their communities who have worked so hard in their efforts to find Majoras.

“Our sincere condolences go out to the Majoras family and her many friends in Lambertville and New Hope,” said Kearns.

The prosecutor said that there was no substantial evidence of foul-play, but remained open to all possibilities and will continue the investigation.

“We will try to seek answers as to what occurred early in the morning on Saturday the 26th,”said Kearns.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office through Hunterdon County Communications (908) 284-6162.